Chick with eye goop

One of my silkie chicks managed to get poop on her eye over night. By the time I was able to clean it off it was hard. I was able to get it all out but now this morning its looking infected somewhat. It has a little goop coming from it. I cleaned that off. Is there anything else I can do to help her or should I just let it be?

I had a baby with a goopy eye too so I used a cotton swab with warm water to gently clean around the eye then I used a bit of antibiotic eye ointment on it. It did clear up in a couple days. You can get the eye ointment at a pet store or feed store. Your vet would also probably have it.

Its definalty infected now. It has a smell to it. SHould I continue to use the eye ointment or should I put it down? I hate to think it's in pain. It doesn't act it. BUt I know for a fact the chick cannot see out of that eye. Can a chicken live with one eye?